Alberta Winter Games to be hosted by Grand Prairie in February 2024
Posted July 24, 2022 4:01 pm.
After a four year hiatus, the Alberta Winter Games are set to return in February 2024 with Grand Prairie being designated as the official host.
The Alberta Winter Games are the province’s multi-sport event for youth ages 11 to 17 to compete in 18 different sports.
“We look forward with great enthusiasm to showcasing the north, and being part of this opportunity to support such significant events for sport and athleticism in the province,” said Jackie Clayton, mayor, City of Grande Prairie.
The goal of these competitive games is to provide a platform and opportunity for young athletes with the ability and the desire to further their athletic careers to the national scene and beyond, according to Alberta Winter Games.
The last time Grand Prairie hosted the winter games was in 1980 and the city also hosted the Alberta Summer Games in 2000 and 2018.
Alberta is investing $420,000 to support the games, which are expected to bring in nearly $3-million in economic benefits for Grand Prairie, according to a provincial release.
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It also said 2,800 coaches, technical officials, and young athletes will be attending.
“Sports give our youth a chance to build real-life skills like team building, leadership, and resilience. Our government is proud to contribute to the Alberta Winter Games and be part of the integral development of our young athletes,” said Ron Orr, Minister of Culture.
“Grande Prairie, as a veteran Games community, offers an incredible array of facilities, a dedicated and motivated organizing committee, and a highly supportive community. Our athletes will undoubtedly remember these Games long after they have ended,” said Orr.
The first Alberta Winter Games took place in Banff in 1976, and since then, have been held every two years.
